Awards

Knot 2019 Registry Award

Two Vitamix® products were selected for The Knot 2019 Registry Awards: must-haves for your wedding registry, chosen by the pros at The Knot. The Vitamix Professional Series™ 750®, hailed as “a second set of hands in the kitchen,” is the Editor’s Pick for “Best Blenders and Food Processors.” The Vitamix Blending Bowl Starter Kit, compatible with Vitamix Ascent® Series machines, received the “Best Blender Attachment for Small Portions” distinction.

Best in Biz Award

The Vitamix® Ascent™ Series was named the Silver winner in the Consumer Product Line of the Year category in Best in Biz Awards 2019 International, the only independent global business awards program judged by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications from around the world. This was the company’s first time entering. Close to 300 public and private companies from all sectors of the global economy and more than 30 countries competed.

2019, Smart Business Smart Culture Award

Smart Business magazine once again granted Vitamix a Smart Culture Award, recognizing the company as a purpose-driven organization where people want to work. The publication heralded Vitamix for its clear mission and values, supportive personal and professional development initiatives, and unwavering commitment to positively impact its community.

Best in Biz Award

The Vitamix® Ascent™ Series was recognized with a Gold-level Product Line of the Year award from the Best in Biz Awards, an independent program judged by prominent media members and industry analysts. In addition, Vitamix President and CEO Jodi Berg received a Silver award in the Innovator of the Year category.

Parents Seal of Approval

A Vitamix® blender makes it easier for parents to provide healthy options for their kids, whether that means hiding spinach in a smoothie for a picky eater or making fresh baby food from scratch. We’re honored to be awarded Parents® Magazine’s 2018 Seal of Approval.

2017, Smart Business Smart Culture Award

Vitamix® received a Smart Culture Award from Smart Business magazine, as an organization with a culture that bolsters productivity, enhances job satisfaction, and provides a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

2017, Best in Class, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies

For the ninth straight year, Vitamix® blenders have been voted Best in Class Overall beverage blender by readers of Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) magazine. The company was recognized in 2017 as Best in Class Overall as well as Best in Class by dealers and operators.

2017, KitchenInnovation of the Year

Vitamix® Ascent™ Series A2500 and A3500 blenders earned a KitchenInnovation® of the Year award at the 2017 Ambiente show in Frankfurt. The award honors product innovation, based on functionality, benefits and design.

2017, Plus X Award

Vitamix® Ascent™ Series A2500 and A3500 blenders were honored with the Plus X Award®, an international award celebrating new products with innovative technology, extraordinary designs and intelligent and easy to use operating systems.

2017, Gourmet Retailer Editors’ Picks

Vitamix® Ascent® Series A3500 blender was included on the list of Gourmet Retailer Editors’ 2017 Picks. Identified as one of the year’s most functional and on-trend retail items, the A3500 stood out among other entries in the small-electrics category for its innovation, taste, functionality, and value.

2016, Best in Class, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies

Vitamix® blenders have been voted Best in Class Overall beverage blender for eight consecutive years by readers of Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) magazine. The company was recognized in 2016 as Best in Class Overall as well as Best in Class by dealers, operators and consultants.

2016, Smart Business Family Business Achievement Award

Vitamix®, a family-owned, American company since 1921, received a Smart Business Family Business Achievement Award, celebrating its role as a family enterprise that demonstrates original practices designed to enhance the business dynamic.

2015, Best in Class, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies

Vitamix® was named the Best in Class beverage blender for the seventh year in a row by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) magazine. The company dominated the beverage blender category in 2015, being named Best in Class Overall as well as Best in Class by dealers, operators and consultants. Vitamix has won 25 FE&S Best in Class Awards since 2007.

Crain’s Cleveland Business honored Vitamix® for its dedication to promoting health and wellness, and to improving community health throughout Northeast Ohio, with its Health Care Heroes Award for Corporate Achievement in Health Care.

2015, Healthy Ohio Healthy Worksite Award

The Ohio Department of Health recognized Vitamix® with its 2015 Healthy Ohio Healthy Worksite Award. The company was lauded for its commitment to employee health by providing worksite health and wellness programs.

2015, KitchenInnovation of the Year

The Vitamix® S30 personal series blender earned a KitchenInnovation® of the Year award at the 2015 Ambiente show in Frankfurt. The award honored the product for its user convenience and design.

2015, Plus X Award 2015

The Vitamix® S30 was honored with the Plus X Award®, an international innovation award celebrating manufacturers’ quality advantage. The award touted the high quality, design and ease of use of this personal series blender.

2014, Best in Class, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies

Vitamix® was named the Best in Class beverage blender for the sixth consecutive year by Foodservice Equipment and Supplies (FE&S) magazine. Vitamix swept 2014 blender categories, winning Best in Class Overall, as well as being voted Best in Class by dealers and operators.

2014, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

Vitamix® President and CEO Jodi Berg was bestowed the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award to recognize her vision as an entrepreneur heading a market-leading company that makes its community, country and world better.

2014, Healthy Ohio Healthy Worksite Award

The Ohio Department of Health recognized Vitamix® with its 2014 Healthy Ohio Healthy Worksite Award. The company was honored for its commitment to employee health by providing worksite health and wellness programs.

2014, Plus X Award

The Vitamix® Professional Series™ 750® was honored with the Plus X Award®, an international innovation award celebrating manufacturers’ quality advantage. The award touted the blender’s high quality, design and ease of use.

2014, President’s “E Star” Award for Exports

Vitamix® received the President’s “E Star” award for Exports—the highest recognition any U.S. company may receive for making a significant, multi-year contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. Vitamix was one of only four companies to receive the award in 2014.

2014, The Gourmet Retailer (TGR) Editors’ Pick Award

The Vitamix® S30, part of the company’s S-Series personal blender line, received the 2014 Editors’ Pick Award from The Gourmet Retailer (TGR). The awards are based on functionality, innovation and overall value.

2013, Best in Class, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies

Vitamix® accepted the honor of Best in Class beverage blender in 2013 from Foodservice Equipment & Supplies (FE&S) magazine. The company swept the beverage blender category in 2013, being named Best in Class overall, as well as Best in Class by dealers, operators and consultants.

2013, The Gourmet Retailer (TGR) Editors’ Pick Award

The Vitamix® Professional Series™ 750® received the 2013 Editors’ Pick Award from The Gourmet Retailer (TGR). The awards are based on functionality, innovation and overall value.

2013, Top Workplaces

The Plain Dealer recognizes companies as Top Workplaces based on workplace surveys completed by employees. Vitamix® ranked 6th on the 2013 list for large companies and was also given a special award for its benefits offerings.

2013, WIRE-Net Mission Builder Award

WIRE-Net honored Vitamix® with its 2013 Mission Builder Award, hailing the company as an industry leader who strengthens manufacturing in Northeast Ohio to create healthy communities and fuel economic growth.

2013, Top Workplaces

The Plain Dealer recognizes companies as Top Workplaces based on workplace surveys completed by employees. Vitamix® ranked 6th on the 2013 list for large companies and was also given a special award for its benefits offerings.